Place Based Education
Scope Note:
Educational approach that draws on local history, culture, economics, environment, and circumstances as a curriculum source, sometimes with the explicit goal of connecting students to their community and thereby promoting citizenship, entrepreneurship, community sustainability, or environmental stewardship. Do not confuse with "Community Education". Note: From 2003-2004, the Descriptor "Place Based Education" was carried in the Thesaurus. From 2004-2011, this concept may have been indexed under "Education".
Broader Terms EducationNarrower Terms N/AUse this term instead of Pedagogy of PlacePlace Based Learning | Related Terms Authentic LearningExperiential Learning Heritage Education Indigenous Knowledge Local History Neighborhoods Relevance (Education) School Community Relationship |
Added to ERIC: 3/21/2003